April Moses charged with theft, malfeasance

A New Orleans Police Department officer was charged with theft and malfeasance on Thursday after an investigation indicated she stole a gift card from an armed robbery victim’s purse, according to a news release.

April Moses, who had been an officer since 2006, is accused of stealing the card when the purse was turned in to the 8th District Station while she worked the front desk.

Moses left her assignment at the station on Sunday and went to a Target in Metairie, police said. Authorities suspect her of using the card to buy $85 worth of items.

The owner of the purse called the district station after learning the gift card was used, police said. Authorities said detectives obtained the time and date the card was used and recognized Moses made the purchases.

Authorities searched Moses’ residence, according to the release, and found several of the purchased items with a receipt.

Moses was arrested Thursday and has been placed on emergency suspension without pay, according to the release. The release indicates she was reassigned to work desk duty after being in a traffic accident while off-duty.